SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The widow of a beloved Utah fashion designer who was fatally shot during a June 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City demanded Wednesday that someone be held accountable for her husband’s death after more than four months without any charges filed in the case. Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa, died on June 15 when a man who was part of a volunteer peacekeeping team for the protest fired three rounds at a man who allegedly brandished a rifle at demonstrators. One round injured the rifleman, who did not fire any shots, and another struck Ah Loo, a protester who later died at the hospital. The sign Ah Loo was holding that day read, 'The world is watching,' said his wife, Laura Ah Loo. “Afa always stood for those who needed justice the most,” she said during a Wednesday press conference. 'And now I stand for him, on his behalf, for his sake and for all of us. The world is watching.' Officers arrested but never charged Arturo Gamboa, the man with the rifle, saying at the time that he created the dangerous situation that led to Ah Loo’s death. Authorities have stated they’re investigating whether the safety volunteer who shot was justified in firing his handgun. Thousands rallied outside the Utah State Capitol on October 18 to share messages of hope and healing, while demanding justice for Ah Loo and his family. Attorneys for Laura Ah Loo indicated they will pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the unidentified volunteer and called for greater transparency from authorities regarding the ongoing investigation. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill expressed sympathy for the Ah Loo family but noted that the investigation requires a careful legal analysis. Legal experts have suggested that criminal charges may be unlikely due to the strong self-defense laws in Utah. “It’s like friendly fire. It can happen,” remarked Utah gun laws expert Mitch Vilos, emphasizing that the civil lawsuit standard differs significantly from the criminal burden of proof. A lawyer for Gamboa reported he was attending the rally as a supporter and that he was lawfully in possession of the unloaded weapon.
Justice Demanded in Shooting Death of Utah Fashion Designer During Protest

Justice Demanded in Shooting Death of Utah Fashion Designer During Protest
Laura Ah Loo, widow of Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, calls for accountability as more than four months pass without charges following her husband's shooting during a ‘No Kings’ protest.
The widow of Utah fashion designer Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, fatally shot during a June protest, has called for accountability as charges remain unfiled over four months later. Ah Loo was killed when a volunteer peacekeeper fired at a man carrying a rifle at the demonstration, which was part of a nationwide campaign against perceived authoritarianism. His wife, Laura, expressed her determination to seek justice for her husband's death, while legal experts suggest criminal charges against the shooter may be unlikely due to Utah's self-defense laws. A wrongful death lawsuit is also anticipated.


















